Flag Football

The NSYA Flog Football program is a youth recreational program for boys and girls. Teamwork, fun, and safety are emphasized. Athletes will have opportunity to grow in an environment that encourages physical fitness, social interaction, and encourages personal growth while developing their football skills.

Teams will be divided into the following divisions:

• 1st - 2nd Grade

• 3rd - 4th Grade

• 5th - 6th Grade

UPDATE 2025 FLAG FOOTBALL REGISTRATION

We are proud to announce that registration has already achieved record levels for NSYA for the 2025 season. 

Our open registration has officially closed.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TACKLE FOOTBALL VS FLAG FOOTBALL?

The most notable difference between flag football and tackle football is, well, tackling. In flag football, contact is not permitted. Players wear flags and defenders are tasked with removing the flags in order to “tackle” their opponent. If the ball carrier can reach the goal line with both flags intact, he or she scores. That being said, you will find some forms of flag football that allow blocking; however, NFL FLAG is strictly non-contact. 

Here are a few other key differences: 

• Number of players on the field: In general, there are fewer players on the field in flag football. The most common youth flag football leagues are 5 on 5 and 7 on 7. The field is also shorter to accommodate the smaller team size.  

• Faster pace: Without tackling, flag football games are much faster paced. Think about it: less timeouts, no kick offs, less stoppage time— kids are flying out there. And as a result, the games are shorter than tackle football as well (usually an hour or less). 

• Rules: To eliminate contact, you’ll find many differences between tackle football and flag football rules. For example, quarterbacks aren’t allowed to run with the ball in flag football. Diving, blocking, screening and fumbles aren’t allowed—once the ball hits the ground, it’s dead.